2014 INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF ACTUARIES

IAALS

The Life Section was created by the Council of the IAA on November 19, 2005 and officially formed during the 2006 International Congress of Actuaries in Paris. Its mission is to promote actuarial research and the exchange of knowledge in the field of life insurance around the world.

The Life Section intends to pursue its mission through:

• Research in the life insurance field
• Promotion of new research among academics and practicing actuaries
• Promulgation of current research
• Access to current research
• Exchange of information knowledge and views
• Supply of practical information
• Support of technical development in developing countries
• Provision of networking opportunities

In pursuit of its mission, the Life Section expects to use the most appropriate delivery
methods, such as:

• Colloquia (annual, in a format similar to ASTIN and AFIR)
• Seminars (on specific current topics, held locally)
• Bulletin (either a new journal or extension of The ASTIN Bulletin)
• Web exchange/Webcasts (a forum for networking and exchanging knowledge)
  

Presentation on the New Section